District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 5-1501.05a. Chief Forensic Sciences Officer; appointment, qualifications, duties, and other personnel.

(a)(1) The Mayor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Council in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, a Chief Forensic Sciences Officer of the Laboratory. The Chief Forensic Sciences Officer shall report directly to the Director and may be removed only by the Mayor upon a written finding of good cause, subject to the right of appeal.

(2) The Mayor shall submit a nomination for Chief Forensic Sciences Officer to the Council for a 90-day period of review, excluding days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the nomination, by resolution, within the 90-day review period, the nomination shall be deemed disapproved.

(1) Graduated from an accredited college or university with a masters or doctoral degree in an applicable area of science or forensic analysis;

(2) Demonstrated training and experience in scientific research and methodology;

(3) Demonstrated management and administrative experience;

(4) Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of forensic sciences;

(5) A minimum of 10 years' experience being employed at a forensic sciences laboratory; and

(6) A minimum of 5 years' experience directing or supervising both scientific and administrative staff in a forensic science laboratory setting.

(1) Oversee the operations of all forensic science services in the Laboratory;

(2) Ensure that all forensic science services in the Laboratory are in compliance with accreditation requirements and meet rigorous evidence-based practices;

(3) Ensure that accreditation and evidence-based practices for all forensic science services in the Laboratory are maintained;

(4) Address and rectify nonconformances for all forensic science services in the Laboratory;

(5) Develop and promulgate training manuals and standard operating procedures, including:

(6) Address and implement any corrective action identified by the Board pursuant to § 5-1501.12a(c)(1)(C).